Darksky Aerial is located in Flagstaff, AZ. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Darksky Aerial is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Darksky Aerial generated $46.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.1%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CREATING PERFORMANCE ART DURING THE UNPRECEDENTED COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS TAKEN DSA'S INNOVATION AND ARTISTRY TO A NEW HEIGHT. DSA RELEASED THEIR FIRST DANCE FILM PROJECT - OMEN - FILMED IN THE DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES OF NORTHERN ARIZONA. AT SUCH A UNIQUE TIME, WHEN THERE IS A NEED FOR INSPIRATION AND BEAUTY, DSA PREMIERED AND OFFERED OMEN TO THE COMMUNITY OF FLAGSTAFF. FILMING FOR OMEN WAS COMPLETED ON APRIL 1, 2021. IN ADDITION TO THE DANCE FILM, OMEN INCLUDES A COMPANION SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM. OMEN TELLS THE STORY OF ONE WOMAN'S EXPLORATION OF BRAVERY AND PERSEVERANCE, INTIMATELY FOLLOWING HER AS SHE TAKES RISKS AND OVERCOMES FEARS. THE AWARD WINNING FILM TELLS THE STORY OF OUR SHARED INTERDEPENDENCE - AND THE BEAUTY OF SURRENDERING TO THE UNKNOWN. DSA HELD TWO FORMAL VIEWINGS OF OMEN IN 2021. THE EVENTS WERE HELD IN FLAGSTAFF AZ AND WERE ATTENDED BY 500 PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Myra Popejoy President | 1 | $0 | |
Joshua Cross Treasurer | 0.2 | $0 | |
Carrie Reynolds Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Sarah Smallwood Secretary | 0.2 | $0 | |
Elisa Venezia Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $36,020 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,066 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $46,087 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $7 |
Other expenses | $47,680 |
Total expenses | $47,687 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $17,112 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $18,133 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $18,133 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Darksky Aerial has recieved totaling $10,026.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Geofamily Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: CONNECT COMMUNITIES THROUGH AMBULATORY AND KINESTHETIC AERIAL THEATRE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26 |
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